ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 244009 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
roam
appraise
disconcert
regale

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
placebo
cure
gravity
implement

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
heinous
shimmering
supple
combative

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
foil
trim
celebrated

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

5 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
accentuate
revoke
written
elusive

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."